About Open Society Foundations
Open Society Foundations is a grantmaking network founded by George Soros and headquartered in New York City. It was formerly known as the Open Society Institute and began using the Open Society Foundations name in 2010. The organization describes its purpose as building vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable to their people. It funds independent groups and individuals in many countries and combines grants with research, advocacy, impact investing and strategic litigation. Its global work is organized around four areas: Rights and Dignity, Democratic Practice, Equity in Governance, and Future Worlds.
Its United States work aims to advance justice, protect rights and increase democratic participation. The organization states that its staff are based in offices across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and the United States. The New York presence cited in the sources is its headquarters at 224 West 57th Street in Manhattan. The organization is a nonprofit foundation, not a law firm or legal services provider.
| Type | Organization |
|---|---|
| New York offices | New York |
| Website | opensocietyfoundations.org |
| Registered NY attorneys | 12 |
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 29, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with Open Society Foundations.
Registered attorneys
Deborah Fine Currently registered Nicole Stallworth Currently registered Joanna Mcgibbon Currently registered Ruth Colon Currently registered Joy Chia Delinquent Laleh Ispahani Currently registered Juliana Vengoechea Barrios Currently registered Shazana Zumpfe-Cochran Currently registered Tehtena Mebratu-Tsegaye Suspended Nataliia Shcherbynska Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.